Cricket Prediction | New Zealand vs Australia | 1st T20I | Feb 21– Will the visiting AUS win against the host NZ?

NZ vs AUS Match Analysis

New Zealand is set to host the Australians for a three-match T20I series, followed by two Test matches. The hosts are coming off a 4-1 series win against Pakistan in January of this year.

Australia recently defeated the West Indies 2-1 in a T20I series, demonstrating their remarkable play. The opening game at Sky Stadium looks to be an entertaining battle, with both lineups including their finest Twenty20 players.

This ground uses a drop-in pitch; therefore, it will likely be in the batsmen’s favor. But in Twenty20 Internationals, New Zealand’s 163 runs against the Windies remains the biggest mark ever pursued here.

We anticipate even higher totals to be chased in this match because both sides have strong squads. Glenn Maxwell of Australia is ranked third in the middle order, and Tim David and Matthew Wade are among the finishers.

On the other hand, the hosts will support Glenn Phillips and Daryl Mitchell to help them reach a large total. With the T20 expertise that their players bring to the table, the Australians appear stronger on paper.

NZ vs AUS Team Preview & Squads

New Zealand

In the Twenty20 Internationals, the Blackcaps will play the Aussies sans Kane Williamson. Trent Boult, who will join the team for the second match onward, won’t be present in the first game either.

For the first Twenty20 International of the series, Tim Southee and Matt Henry will be the main bowlers. In the most recent home series against Pakistan, the two had great success with Lockie Ferguson’s steady wicket-taking and outstanding economy of bowling. New Zealand was bowled out for 92 runs in their final Twenty20 International match, the fifth in the series against Pakistan, despite having set a modest target of 135 runs.

Australia will present a formidable test to the hosts in this series as they have called back all of their elite bowlers. Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra will have to see the pacers in the powerplay while keeping a respectable run rate. Alternatively, New Zealand could start with Conway with Finn Allen in place of Ravindra. Allen had recently scored a century against Pakistan.

Without a doubt, Daryl Mitchell bears most of the blame in the middle order. He is the essential player who should serve as the batting lineup’s cornerstone. The top 3 players’ efforts will be crucial to the outcome. It is unrealistic to expect Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips to consistently accomplish such things on their own, even while they can form alliances and lead the team to significant victories.

New Zealand Squads

New Zealand Squads

Mitchell Santner (c), Tim Seifert (wk), Finn Allen, Will Young, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Matt Henry, and Lockie Ferguson.

Australia

Although Mitchell Marsh will lead the team in this series, Pat Cummins is returning to T20Is. Australia has added Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood in addition to Cummins. This Australian setup is strengthened greatly by an excellent batting lineup led by David Warner and a full-strength bowling attack. In the most recent Twenty20 series, Glenn Maxwell and David Warner have both contributed significantly at their respective batting positions.

Tim David, who hasn’t been hitting well recently and hasn’t produced the spectacular finishes that were anticipated of him, has at last recovered his form. He had a terrific appearance compared to the West Indies. Marcus Stoinis was also a reliable ball player even though he wasn’t scoring many runs in the middle of the order. He was taking wickets regularly and will be Australia’s main all-rounder in this game.

Australia’s main wicket-taker will be Adam Zampa. Another all-around player who can impact games with the ball is Maxwell. In terms of bowling and batting, Australia checks all the criteria. Even though the Blackcaps enjoy home advantage in this game, they will have an advantage.

Australia Squads

Australia Squads

Mitchell Marsh (c), Matthew Wade (wk), Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell, David Warner, Marcus Stoinis, Pat Cummins, Tim David, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood.

NZ vs AUS outfield report

Sky Stadium, Wellington

The first T20I to be held at the Sky Stadium there in 2021. Here in T20I cricket, the last two tosses resulted in the choice to bat first. The team that wins the toss this time around is probably going to follow suit. The team batting first has won six of the last eight T20I matches played at this venue.

On matchday, there is no chance of rain. We ought to schedule a complete game.

At this location, T20I cricket’s first-inning totals have previously been 142, 156, and 208. This ground has a comparatively high score. A competitive score in the first innings is roughly 170 or higher. In comparison to other international grounds in New Zealand, the square boundaries are shorter. If not more turns, the pitch may provide additional bounce.

NZ vs AUS Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In the last five encounters, Australia has won three, and New Zealand has won two.

New Zealand vs Australia Prediction

Winning the toss

• Australia

Player of the Match

• Australia – Glenn Maxwell

Most runs

• New Zealand – Finn Allen
• Australia – Glenn Maxwell

Most wickets

• New Zealand – Tim Southee
• Australia – Adam Zampa

Most sixes

• New Zealand – Finn Allen
• Australia – Glenn Maxwell

Team Scores Batting First

• New Zealand – 170+
• Australia – 180+

According to cricket analysts, Australia has a 51.8% chance to win.

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